]]>Includes audio of Pres. George W. Bush signing the energy act of 2007

]]>07:05nofullEthanol Report 11-30-17Thu, 30 Nov 2017 19:31:11 +0000 http://www.ethanolrfa.org/2017/11/final-2018-rvo-represents-marked-improvement-over-proposal/]]> http://www.ethanolrfa.org/2017/11/final-2018-rvo-represents-marked-improvement-over-proposal/]]>07:50nofullEthanol Report 11-10-17Fri, 10 Nov 2017 16:30:51 +0000The U.S. ethanol industry is asking U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to suspend Brazil’s designated country status under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) due to "protectionist and market distorting actions in implementing a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) that affects imports of U.S. ethanol." RFA president and CEO Bob Dinneen explains.]]>The U.S. ethanol industry is asking U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to suspend Brazil’s designated country status under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) due to "protectionist and market distorting actions in implementing a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) that affects imports of U.S. ethanol." RFA president and CEO Bob Dinneen explains.]]>04:30nofullEthanol Report 10-31-17Tue, 31 Oct 2017 02:59:33 +0000RFA vice president of industry relations Robert White talks about the growth of E85 fueling options for consumers and his own ethanol-powered summer vacation]]>RFA vice president of industry relations Robert White talks about the growth of E85 fueling options for consumers and his own ethanol-powered summer vacation]]>09:51nofullEthanol Report 10-19-17Thu, 19 Oct 2017 21:29:26 +0000With the deadline to comment on EPA’s Notice of Data Availability that would further lower biofuels volume levels this week, biofuels industry supporters have been putting pressure administration to stay true to President Trump’s campaign promises to support the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

In this edition of the Ethanol Report, Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) president and CEO Bob Dinneen comments on the unusual way EPA is handling the RFS this year, mounting pressure on EPA administrator Scott Pruitt, and better ways to reduce the price of RINs.

]]>With the deadline to comment on EPA’s Notice of Data Availability that would further lower biofuels volume levels this week, biofuels industry supporters have been putting pressure administration to stay true to President Trump’s campaign promises to support the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

In this edition of the Ethanol Report, Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) president and CEO Bob Dinneen comments on the unusual way EPA is handling the RFS this year, mounting pressure on EPA administrator Scott Pruitt, and better ways to reduce the price of RINs.

]]>10:44nofullEthanol Report 9-28-17Thu, 28 Sep 2017 12:19:09 +0000The Environmental Protection Agency released its proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2018 on July 5, the comment period just ended on August 31, and then EPA gave notice on September 26 that it is seeking comment on options for further reductions in the biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel and total renewable fuel volumes.

Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) president and CEO Bob Dinneen says this has never happened before and comments on the action in this edition.

]]>The Environmental Protection Agency released its proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2018 on July 5, the comment period just ended on August 31, and then EPA gave notice on September 26 that it is seeking comment on options for further reductions in the biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel and total renewable fuel volumes.

Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) president and CEO Bob Dinneen says this has never happened before and comments on the action in this edition.

]]>04:10nofullEthanol Report 9-15-17Ethanol Report on E15 Hurricane HelpFri, 15 Sep 2017 12:26:39 +0000In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Bob Dinneen talks about how this should make the EPA rethink the outdated summer volatility regulation that shuts down E15 pumps across the country in the summer months. He also discusses his recent testimony to the EPA that high-octane ethanol blends in optimized engines can help the country meet 2022-2025 fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards, as well as comments on the latest proposed volume obligations under the RFS, and the hypocrisy of Brazil’s tariff on ethanol imports.]]>In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Bob Dinneen talks about how this should make the EPA rethink the outdated summer volatility regulation that shuts down E15 pumps across the country in the summer months. He also discusses his recent testimony to the EPA that high-octane ethanol blends in optimized engines can help the country meet 2022-2025 fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards, as well as comments on the latest proposed volume obligations under the RFS, and the hypocrisy of Brazil’s tariff on ethanol imports.]]>10:17nofullEthanol Report 8-28-17Mid-Missouri Energy Goes John Deere GreenMon, 28 Aug 2017 15:14:25 +0000Interview with Chris Wilson, general manager of Mid Missouri Energy, about new John Deere ZTrak Z925M Flex Fuel commercial mower they won at the 2017 National Ethanol Conference.

]]>Interview with Chris Wilson, general manager of Mid Missouri Energy, about new John Deere ZTrak Z925M Flex Fuel commercial mower they won at the 2017 National Ethanol Conference.

]]>05:26nofullEthanol Report 8-14-17Mon, 14 Aug 2017 21:52:00 +0000At the 2017 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the Renewable Fuels Association stepped up its efforts to provide motorcycle owners with the facts about the use of ethanol their engines - mainly that ten percent ethanol is approved by every major motorcycle manufacturer. This edition of the Ethanol Report includes comments from RFA VP of Industry Relations Robert White, Buffalo Chip Campground owner Rod Woodruff, RFA chairman Mick Henderson and some bikers who filled up during Free Fuel Happy Hours. ]]>At the 2017 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the Renewable Fuels Association stepped up its efforts to provide motorcycle owners with the facts about the use of ethanol their engines - mainly that ten percent ethanol is approved by every major motorcycle manufacturer. This edition of the Ethanol Report includes comments from RFA VP of Industry Relations Robert White, Buffalo Chip Campground owner Rod Woodruff, RFA chairman Mick Henderson and some bikers who filled up during Free Fuel Happy Hours. ]]>08:23nofullEthanol Report 8-2-17Ethanol Report on EPA Hearing and Court DecisionWed, 02 Aug 2017 18:48:34 +0000 A recent court decision on what EPA can consider when setting volume obligations for biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard was still fresh in mind as the industry provided feedback on the agency’s most recent proposals for next year during a public hearing in Washington D.C.

]]> A recent court decision on what EPA can consider when setting volume obligations for biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard was still fresh in mind as the industry provided feedback on the agency’s most recent proposals for next year during a public hearing in Washington D.C.

]]>10:48noA recent court decision on what EPA can consider when setting volume obligations for biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard was still fresh in mind as the industry provided feedback on the agency’s most recent proposals for next year during a public hearing in Washington D.C.
In this edition of The Ethanol Report podcast, Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Bob Dinneen talks about his testimony to EPA on the proposed RVOs under the RFS, and how the court ruling was a win for the industry.fullZimmComm New MediaEthanol Report 7-10-17Mon, 10 Jul 2017 12:11:52 +000004:19noEthanol Report 6-23-17Fri, 23 Jun 2017 13:32:42 +0000Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Bob Dinneen keynoted the 33rd annual Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo in Minneapolis. In this podcast interview he talks about finding new markets for ethanol and the atmosphere in DC this summer.]]>Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Bob Dinneen keynoted the 33rd annual Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo in Minneapolis. In this podcast interview he talks about finding new markets for ethanol and the atmosphere in DC this summer.]]>08:15noEthanol Report 6-8-17Thu, 08 Jun 2017 11:26:58 +0000More than a decade after the original renewable fuel standard (RFS) was signed into law, tremendous progress has been made toward its goals of energy security, clean air and boosting local economies, according to a new analysis by the Renewable Fuels Association, “RFS Impacts: By the Numbers.” The analysis comes as EPA is expected to soon issue its proposed 2018 renewable volume obligations (RVOs) under the RFS.]]>More than a decade after the original renewable fuel standard (RFS) was signed into law, tremendous progress has been made toward its goals of energy security, clean air and boosting local economies, according to a new analysis by the Renewable Fuels Association, “RFS Impacts: By the Numbers.” The analysis comes as EPA is expected to soon issue its proposed 2018 renewable volume obligations (RVOs) under the RFS.]]>09:48cleanEthanol Report 5-24-17Wed, 24 May 2017 18:54:43 +0000The Renewable Fuels Association is giving people a chance to win $50 in free fuel per day all summer long just for reporting prices for higher ethanol blends around the country. Beginning on Memorial Day, RFA is launching the “Ethanol Days of Summer” contest, allowing anyone to report the price posted for E85 and other ethanol blends just by being registered on E85prices.com and submitting prices any day, every day for multiple stations each day. Registered users can also download the E85 Prices mobile app so they can submit prices right on their phone. Daily winners will be drawn through Labor Day, and winners will be announced every two weeks.]]>The Renewable Fuels Association is giving people a chance to win $50 in free fuel per day all summer long just for reporting prices for higher ethanol blends around the country. Beginning on Memorial Day, RFA is launching the “Ethanol Days of Summer” contest, allowing anyone to report the price posted for E85 and other ethanol blends just by being registered on E85prices.com and submitting prices any day, every day for multiple stations each day. Registered users can also download the E85 Prices mobile app so they can submit prices right on their phone. Daily winners will be drawn through Labor Day, and winners will be announced every two weeks.]]>06:47noEthanol Report 5-5-17Thu, 04 May 2017 19:57:52 +0000RFA president and CEO Bob Dinneen comments on: